GCLA

What GCLA does

GCLA for Engineering Consultancy is a Riyadh-headquartered, privately-held multidisciplinary engineering consultancy operating in Saudi Arabia for 25+ years. The firm delivers seven core service lines spanning architectural design, urban planning, electromechanical engineering, structural engineering, environmental design, quantity surveying, and project & construction management, primarily to government clients including municipalities and regional development authorities.

The company holds an A+ classification from the Ministry of Municipal and Rural Affairs (MOMRAH) and is ISO certified, supporting eligibility for municipal and giga-project-adjacent mandates. Internally, GCLA operates with approximately 15 employees and 35+ specialties, supplemented by strategic delivery partnerships with CKSA (Germany, landscape), Bayaty Architects (UAE), and EDACO (Lebanon) that extend capability depth without proportional headcount growth. The firm has delivered 10+ Vision 2030-aligned projects across regions including Riyadh, Aseer, Qassim, Tabuk, Najran, Northern Borders, and Diriyah, with flagship engagements such as the Diriyah Municipality Executive Development Plan, the Abha Uplift Project, and Urban Identity Design Studios for the Aseer Region.

Revenue is generated through project-based professional services contracts, sourced via direct engagement and competitive tendering with government entities. Pricing follows standard consultancy fee structures (lump sum, percentage of construction value, or time-based) tied to MOMRAH-compliant scopes. Leadership is anchored by Dr. Yahya Albassam (President), Eng. Karawan Izzat (Vice President), and Eng. Valery Haykal (Managing Director).

Name

GCLA

Legal name

GCLA for Engineering Consultancy

Website

https://gcla.com.sa

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

GCLA for Engineering Consultancy is a Riyadh-based, A+ MOMRAH-classified multidisciplinary engineering consultancy delivering architectural, urban planning, structural, MEP, environmental, and project management services to Saudi municipalities and regional development authorities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Riyadh

HQ country

Saudi Arabia

HQ region

Middle East

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations

Revenue model

1. Engineering Consultancy Services: GCLA generates revenue through professional engineering consultancy services including architectural design, urban planning, structural engineering, electromechanical engineering, environmental design, quantity surveying, and project & construction management. Revenue is project-based, derived from government contracts and municipal projects across Saudi Arabia.
2. Regional and Urban Planning Contracts: Long-term regional planning engagements with government entities including municipalities and regional development authorities. Projects span comprehensive spatial planning, local plan development, urban codes formulation, and strategic development studies.
3. Advisory Services: Technical and business advisory services including naming and numbering systems consultancy for municipalities, urban landscape enhancement advisory, and governance framework development.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

GCLA is a Saudi Arabian engineering consultancy firm founded in 2000 that provides architectural design, urban planning, structural engineering, electromechanical engineering, environmental design, quantity surveying, and project and construction management services. The firm serves government entities, municipalities, and regional development authorities across Saudi Arabia, with a multidisciplinary team of approximately 15 employees supporting projects aligned with the Kingdom's Vision 2030 development goals.

Product overview

GCLA for Engineering Consultancy is a leading Saudi Arabian engineering consultancy offering seven core professional services: Architectural Design, Urban Planning, Electromechanical Engineering, Structural Engineering, Environmental Design, Quantity Surveying, and Project & Construction Management. These services are delivered through a multidisciplinary team of qualified professionals who combine local expertise with global best practices. The company also delivers specialized project services across Saudi Arabia's regions, including regional planning for Riyadh, Qassim, Najran, Northern Borders, and Tabuk; municipal development projects such as Diriyah; and advisory services including naming and numbering systems, urban landscape enhancement, architectural identity studios, and development studies. All offerings are aligned with Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 development goals.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Architectural Design Architectural design services for buildings and structures, from concept development through detailed design and construction documentation, provided to government and municipal clients.
• Urban Planning Urban and regional planning services, including city planning, master planning, and sustainable development frameworks for public-sector clients.
• Electromechanical Engineering Electromechanical engineering services covering mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems for buildings and infrastructure projects.
• Structural Engineering Structural engineering services for the design and analysis of buildings and infrastructure, including load calculation and structural systems design.
• Environmental Design Environmental design services focused on sustainability, energy efficiency, and environmental compliance for building and infrastructure projects.
• Quantity Surveying Quantity surveying services providing cost estimation, cost planning, and contract administration support for construction projects.
• Project & Construction Management End-to-end project and construction management services for building and infrastructure projects, including planning, scheduling, supervision, and delivery oversight.

Named customers9 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• CKSA (Claudia Kruschwitz und Freunde Landschaftsarchitekten PartG)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerA renowned German landscape architecture and urban design practice with decades of international experience delivering innovative, sustainable, and people-centered environments. CKSA specializes in landscape architecture, public realm design, urban planning, master planning, placemaking, climate-responsive design, and green infrastructure. Collaborative partnership enables GCLA to deliver integrated projects combining engineering and landscape architecture services across Europe and the Middle East.
• Bayaty ArchitectscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEstablished architectural firm based in Abu Dhabi, UAE, with extensive experience creating timeless architectural designs. Specializes in architecture, landscape design, interior design, MEP and infrastructure, structural design, sustainability, supervision, BIM, feasibility studies, and master planning. With decades of experience and hundreds of completed projects worldwide, they bring expertise in creating design that resonates and shapes spaces.
• EDACO HoldingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEDACO Holding brings together a large team of skilled professionals from different disciplinary fields. Through their subsidiaries, EDACO Design & Contracting provides turnkey projects from land preparation to architecture, design and construction, while EDACO Consulting specializes in quantity surveying and cost management. Based in Lebanon with a solid footprint, EDACO offers innovative, professional and unique portfolio of services with high standards of quality and customer service.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Arcadis: Global design, engineering, and consulting firm with an active Middle East practice covering urban planning, mobility, and sustainability. Competes with GCLA on Saudi regional development and urban planning programs.
• AECOM: Global infrastructure consulting firm with a substantial Middle East practice delivering urban planning, architectural design, and program management. Overlaps with GCLA in Saudi regional and urban planning tenders and competes for large-scale Vision 2030 mandates.
• WSP Global: International engineering professional services firm with significant Middle East presence, including Saudi Arabia. Competes for urban planning, property and buildings, and transportation infrastructure mandates across Saudi regions.
• Arup: Global engineering and design firm with Middle East operations delivering urban planning, buildings design, and infrastructure advisory. Competes with GCLA for high-profile Saudi urban development and Vision 2030-related mandates.
• Parsons Corporation: Large global engineering and infrastructure services firm with deep Middle East operations, including Saudi Arabia. Competes with GCLA on Vision 2030-aligned urban planning, regional development, and infrastructure design mandates from Saudi government entities.
• Mott MacDonald: International engineering, management, and development consultancy with established Saudi operations. Overlaps with GCLA in urban development, infrastructure, and advisory work for Saudi public-sector clients.
• Jacobs Solutions: Global professional services firm delivering critical infrastructure, advanced facilities, and urban development projects in Saudi Arabia. Competes with GCLA for major Vision 2030-related engineering and planning contracts.

Direct peers

• Khatib & Alami: Pan-Arab multidisciplinary engineering consultancy with strong presence in Saudi Arabia. Competes directly with GCLA across urban planning, regional development, architectural design, and infrastructure advisory for Saudi government clients.
• Dar Al-Handasah (Shair and Partners): Pan-Arab engineering consultancy headquartered in Beirut with major operations across the Middle East, including Saudi Arabia. Competes directly with GCLA for urban planning, architectural design, and infrastructure mandates from regional development authorities and municipalities.
• Saudi Diyar Consultants: Saudi-based multidisciplinary engineering consultancy offering architectural, urban planning, structural, MEP, and project management services. Directly comparable to GCLA in scale, geography, and government client base within Saudi Arabia.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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